This course explores the criteria of a valid cognition and its various classifications, based on the teachings from the Pramāna tradition, or Buddhist epistemology. We will analyze our consciousness and determine to what degree it is in agreement with its observed object or not; when our mind is direct or not; what the difference is between non-mistaken, non-deceiving, conceptual and non-conceptual types of awareness.

You are responsible for purchasing your course texts. For texts from Nitartha Institute Publications, please email Tashi at publications@nitarthainstitute.org and allow 3 weeks for delivery of texts in North America. For overseas shipping, please allow 2–3 weeks for airmail and 4–6 weeks for surface shipping.

Mode of Instruction

The class is part of our online campus and is available as streaming video, as well as downloadable audio. You have the ability to ask questions live through a chat window and through the course's online discussion forum. Also, there are posted study questions, recommended readings, and exam questions.